Law enforcement in Columbia County stopped our client for speeding, which quickly turned into a drug investigation. The arresting officer smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Our client and his passenger, who authorities described as appearing nervous, admitted to smoking a few hours earlier. Police searched the vehicle and located marijuana, MDMA, and a loaded, short-barreled shotgun. Our client was arrested and charged with a felony for the weapon offense and a misdemeanor for possessing controlled substances. Through negotiations with the prosecution, Attorney Tim Verhoff was able to obtain a plea agreement in which the District Attorney dismissed the felony gun charge. Our client agreed to plead to a misdemeanor drug possession charge and pay court costs. While he admitted he made a huge mistake, the client was very happy to avoid a felony conviction, incarceration, and probation.